Thread: Roadster pickup getting closer

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Got the car pushed outside today and took these shots. We were hoping to fire it up this weekend, but have decided to slow down and take things easy so we don't miss anything and cause any problems. During this next week we are going to keep doing things toward getting it ready to start though.

Dan can't work on it tomorrow, it's Mothers Day and he and Don are going to be with their Mom all day. We tried to get Mothers Day rescheduled so it wouldn't interfere with us working on the car, but they wouldn't go for it.....................I'M KIDDING !!

Anyway, here are some pictures of the car back in the sunshine. Sorry they are so big, my camera got reset and I don't know how to edit the pictures down in my new computer. And that red distributor cap is now black.

Don

A couple more, Dan took these and they are a lot sharper and smaller.

Don

Missed one..........

Knocks me out Don......extraordinary......

That looks fabulous, Don! Exceptional work, for sure.

Is he actually gonna drive that? He might get it dirty!! Seriously, what can we say but WOW!

WOW!! That looks really, really nice! Congrats Don & Dan. You guys do great work, and LOVE those headers!

Really lookin' great Don!!! You and the boys are sure doing an excellent job on the roadster! Congrats on some very, very high quality craftsmanship!!!! As always, quality work is it's own reward....

Thanks guys. Since it isn't my car and my work, I guess it's ok to say I like it a lot too. I'm just so happy to see the car getting to this stage, it's been four long, hard years for Dan, and every spare dollar he had has gone toward it. We all know how frustrating it can be to keep working and the end of the tunnel seems to never be near. Maybe all those 6:30 AM breakfasts at McDonalds are finally coming to an end!

There is a little car show locally a couple of Sundays from now, and I mentioned to Dan that I think this would be a perfect first outing for his car. We can rent a U Haul car trailer and take it. I did that many years ago with my 27 when it was just a finished chassis with the body in white gelcoat. People loved seeing it that way, lots of them got down on their hands and knees to peek under it. I think Dan's would be interesting for them too because it has so many little details to look at. Plus, it would really be good for him to get that little psychological boost from the nice comments he might get. Not many spectators at a show ever get to see a car at this stage of the build.

I'm going to call the show promoters and ask if this is ok to do.

Don

Don,
What everyone else said, I agree very nice. Happy MUTHA'S day
Ken

Thanks Ken. Once again everyone, SORRY ABOUT THE BIG PICTURES! One of these days I'll actually learn how to work this computer thingie.

Don

That looks incredible guys!!! Lots of attention to details. Is he missing front brakes?

Thank you. Yeah, he has Wilson Welding '39 Lincoln front backing plates but the Buick drums need slightly machined to clear them. Believe it or not, we can't find a shop in the entire Ft Myers area who can cut the lip off. Bob at Wilson Welding says it is a simple operation on a brake lathe, but every brake shop and machine shop I have called says they can't do it. I am also reluctant to give these to just anyone as these drums are mint and Gastrick on here had two sets of Buick drums ruined by shops he used to do the same procedure.

Bob at Wilson offered to do them but we would have to build a plywood crate and hope UPS or FedEx didn't run over it with their truck enroute. I am going to keep trying locally, there must be one competent shop in this area. My problem is working all week I can't get out and search for one.......might have to call in sick some day soon.

Here are the backing plates that he is using.

Don

Don every inch of the frame and motor are polished smooth and gleaming. I think the car show idea is great. Everyone will flock to it! All that hard work shows, like Dave said. It just is stunning. The frame alone just stands out!
Also I think I'm going to need to reread the thread and get the name of that black paint for some detail work of my own. It is Black Widow Black!!!

Don, tell Dan the frame and chassie looking great can't wait to see it up close.
BradC